Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates his first senior goal for Chelsea in the win over PAOK on November 29, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Videoton
Ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash between Videoton and Chelsea, Sports Mole looks at how Maurizio Sarri's side could line up in Hungary.
Dec 11, 12:15
Maurizio Sarri on the touchline during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on November 4, 2018
Preview:Videoton vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Thursday's Europa League clash between Videoton and Chelsea.
Dec 11, 11:50
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle on August 28, 2018
Pep Guardiola does not rue missing out on Jorginho
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that he has no regrets about missing out on Jorginho in the summer as Fernandinho has been in "incredible" form.
Dec 7, 23:58
Pep Guardiola gives orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 4, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's top-four showdown between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, including predictions, teams news and head-to-head records.
Dec 7, 08:24
Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on December 2, 2018
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League showdown between Chelsea and Manchester City, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the two star-studded squads.
Dec 6, 13:42
Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for Saturday's Stamford Bridge showdown with Premier League leaders and champions Manchester City.
Dec 6, 13:06
Alvaro Morata and Eden Hazard celebrate during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on November 4, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Fulham
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Fulham at Stamford Bridge, Sports Mole looks at how the Blues could line up.
Nov 30, 14:43
Pedro mounts Marcos Alonso after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on November 4, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Sunday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Fulham at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 30, 14:18
Maurizio Sarri on the touchline during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on November 4, 2018
Chelsea boss Sarri criticises Kante for his role in Spurs loss
Sarri did not like the positional play of the 27-year-old, who signed a new five-year contract last week.
Nov 28, 14:27
Raheem Sterling celebrates his goal for Manchester City against West Ham United on November 24, 2018
Premier League Team of the Week - Raheem Sterling, Leroy Sane, Dele Alli
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 13, including three players apiece from Manchester City and Huddersfield Town.
Nov 27, 12:23
Son Heung-min is mobbed by his Tottenham Hotspur teammates after adding his name to the scoresheet against Chelsea on November 24, 2018
Rampant Tottenham Hotspur inflict first defeat on Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea
Chelsea fall to their first competitive defeat of the Maurizio Sarri era as they are humbled 3-1 by Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium.
Nov 24, 19:23
Christian Eriksen in action for Tottenham Hotspur on August 27, 2018
Combined XI: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea ahead of this weekend's huge showdown between the two clubs.
Nov 22, 17:55
Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea on September 15, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium, Sports Mole looks at how the visitors could line up.
Nov 22, 17:23
Generic view inside Wembley on August 5, 2018
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League meeting between top-four rivals Tottenham and Chelsea.
Nov 22, 16:39
Milan Skriniar in action for Inter Milan on February 24, 2018
Chelsea 'join Manchester United in race for £70m Milan Skriniar'
Chelsea reportedly join the race to sign £70m-rated Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar, who has been heavily linked with a January move to Manchester United.
Nov 22, 09:07
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle on August 28, 2018
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho released from Italy squad
Italy manager Roberto Mancini allows Chelsea midfielder Jorginho to miss his nation's upcoming friendly clash with USA.
Nov 18, 18:44
Ruben Neves celebrates scoring a free kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 11, 2018
Pep Guardiola 'wants just one signing in next year'
A report claims that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is happy to bring in just one new face over the next two transfer windows.
Nov 16, 13:58
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring the opening during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on November 4, 2018
Paul Merson: 'Chelsea need a new striker'
Former Arsenal attacker Paul Merson insists that Chelsea need a new striker in the January transfer window.
Nov 10, 23:35
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has a laugh during his presser on October 19, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Everton.
Nov 9, 16:00
Maurizio Sarri on the touchline during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on November 4, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against BATE Borisov
Ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash between BATE Borisov and Chelsea, Sports Mole looks at how Maurizio Sarri's side could line up in Belarus.
Nov 6, 12:05
Maurizio Sarri on the touchline during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on November 4, 2018
Preview:BATE Borisov vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Thursday's Europa League clash between BATE Borisov and Chelsea.
Nov 6, 11:35
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring for Chelsea on September 23, 2017
Chelsea make light of Eden Hazard absence to thrash Burnley
Alvaro Morata, Ross Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are all on the scoresheet as Chelsea dismiss Burnley 4-0 at Turf Moor to climb to second in the Premier League.
Oct 28, 15:30
General view of Burnley's Turf Moor taken April 2018
Preview:Burnley vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Chelsea's trip to Burnley in the Premier League.
Oct 26, 16:38
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle on August 28, 2018
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: 'Jorginho needs a rest'
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri says that midfielder Jorginho 'needs a rest' after establishing himself as a regular for club and country this season.
Oct 25, 08:56
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United on October 6, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole looks ahead to Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge as he takes his struggling Manchester United side to face in-form Chelsea.
Oct 19, 07:40
Paul Pogba reacts while in action for Manchester United on September 22, 2018
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Manchester United
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League showdown between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, Sports Mole selects a combined XI using both squads.
Oct 18, 17:56
Eden Hazard celebrates getting his side's first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Cardiff City on September 15, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up when they welcome Manchester United and former manager Jose Mourinho to Stamford Bridge.
Oct 18, 13:32
Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates with teammates after scoring against Liverpool during their Premier League clash on September 29, 2018
Preview:Southampton vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the Premier League encounter between Southampton and Chelsea.
Oct 5, 13:50
Cesc Fabregas in action for Chelsea on August 7, 2018
Cesc Fabregas 'considering Chelsea exit'
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas reportedly tells his representatives to make contingency plans for a possible exit if he does not receive a contract extension.
Oct 4, 08:29
Cesc Fabregas in action for Chelsea on August 7, 2018
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: 'Cesc Fabregas can challenge Jorginho'
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri suggests that Cesc Fabregas is capable of challenging Jorginho for a starting role at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 3, 16:56
Stade Rennes's Wahbi Khazri in action with Lyon's Tanguy Ndombele on February 11, 2018
Manchester City 'keen on Lyon youngster Tanguy Ndombele'
Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Lyon youngster Tanguy Ndombele.
Sep 30, 07:46
Eden Hazard celebrates getting his side's first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Cardiff City on September 15, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Liverpool
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, Sports Mole looks at how the Blues could line up.
Sep 27, 13:43
Ross Barkley in action with Naby Keita during the EFL Cup clash between Chelsea and Liverpool on September 26, 2018
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from those expected to be available for Chelsea's Premier League showdown with Liverpool this weekend.
Sep 27, 13:41
Ross Barkley in action with Naby Keita during the EFL Cup clash between Chelsea and Liverpool on September 26, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 27, 10:38
Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 3, 2018
Chelsea ace Ruben Loftus-Cheek 'suffers fresh injury setback'
Ruben Loftus-Cheek will sit out Chelsea's EFL Cup third-round tie with Liverpool because of an ongoing injury issue, according to a report.
Sep 25, 07:55
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech claps supporters after his side's Premier League defeat to Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Premier League Team of the Week - Raheem Sterling, Petr Cech, Jamie Vardy
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek six, including Petr Cech, Raheem Sterling and Jamie Vardy.
Sep 24, 16:07
Chelsea's Eden Hazard arrives for their game with Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
Eden Hazard: 'Chelsea are happy under Maurizio Sarri'
Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard insists that new manager Maurizio Sarri has got the team playing full of confidence ahead of a double-header against Liverpool this week.
Sep 24, 07:50
Ruben Neves celebrates scoring a free kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 11, 2018
Wolverhampton Wanderers 'put £110m price tag on Ruben Neves'
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly tell Manchester City that it will take a bid of £110m to prise midfielder Ruben Neves away from Molineux.
Sep 23, 17:06
Chelsea's Pedro celebrates scoring against Bournemouth during their Premier League clash on September 1, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Cardiff City
Sports Mole looks at how Maurizio Sarri may set out his Chelsea side for Saturday's visit of Cardiff City in the Premier League.
Sep 13, 13:20
Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 3, 2018
Ruben Loftus-Cheek: 'I must be patient at Chelsea'
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek admits that he would like to play more regular first-team football but acknowledges the need to be "patient" at the club.
Sep 11, 17:22
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